Citrus sinensis
Plant organ: Shell
Optimal ranges of biochemical composition:
- Lemonene 94.99%
- Beta-Myrcene 1.88%
- Alpha-pinene 0.52%
- Linalool 0.42%
- Sabinene 0.39%
- Decanal 0.23%
- Other molecules in lower concentration 1.57%.
General information and properties:
Orange essential oil (Citrus sinensis ) is distinguished by its high Limonene content (approximately 95%), which has a sedative, relaxing, calming and digestive action in humans and animals.
anti-inflammatory activity
Limonene suppresses the production of proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF - α and nitric oxide (NO). An increase in the production of TNF - α is associated with the appearance of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatism, psoriasis and arthritis. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulates the production of TNF-α. Orange peel essential oil (80.5% Limonene and 2.9% Myrcene) at a concentration of 100 μg/mL inhibits LPS-mediated TNF - α production by 50-fold.
NO is produced by several types of cells, especially macrophages. LPS stimulates the production of NO. It is NOT part of the body's defense mechanisms against bacteria and viruses. However, an exaggerated production of NO damages the cells. Since NO is an important regulator of inflammatory activity, NO measurement is a method to measure the anti-inflammatory activity of essential oils. Orange peel essential oil (80.5% Limonene and 2.9% Myrcene) at a concentration of 100 μg/mL inhibited LPS-mediated NO production by 2.1-fold. Natural medicines are safer and more cyclooxygenase.
correct traditional indications
gastroenterology
heartburn
Mix 1 to 2 drops of Orange essential oil with a teaspoon of Honey. Half an hour before each meal, apply honey on the tongue and orange essential oil under the tongue. Route of application: sublingual and oral.
For greater effectiveness, apply the drop of EO alone without mixing and keep under the tongue for 3 to 5 minutes and then digest what remains three times a day. Route of application: sublingual.
Flatulence
Mix two (2) drops of Orange essential oil with a teaspoon of Honey. Half an hour before each meal, apply honey on the tongue and orange essential oil under the tongue. Route of application: sublingual and oral.
For greater effectiveness, apply the two drops of EO alone without mixing and keep under the tongue for 3 to 5 minutes and then digest what remains three times a day. Route of application: sublingual.
Liver disorders including liver failure
Mix 108 drops of essential oil with 25mL of Safflower vegetable oil. Apply 6 to 8 drops of the mixture and massage the abdomen in the liver area (4 minutes) twice a day . Continue applying 3 to 5 drops of the mixture on each foot and perform a reflexology massage in the liver area (3 minutes on each foot) twice a day. Carry out this self-therapy for a long period of time, checking liver function every year.
Neurology
Movement disorders (eg Parkinson's)
Diffusion for 15 minutes per hour in the room with a cold nebulization diffuser.
Psychiatry and/or Psychology
Anxiety and anguish
Mix 10 mL of orange essential oil with 16.6 mL of vegetable oil and apply by massaging the solar plexus and the soles of the feet. In addition, you can use acupressure by applying a drop of the mixture to each point followed by thumb or index finger pressure for two minutes on each point. The points for anxiety and anguish are BP6, PC6 and VG26 and VG20. The points for insomnia are BP6, PC6, VC6 and VG20. Total time of acupressure self-therapy is 12 minutes.
depression, irritability
Diffusion for 15 minutes per hour in the room with a cold nebulization diffuser.
Spiritual medicine exercise with Doctor Saliarmo
Orange essential oil (Citrus sinensis) helps you reconnect with your sun, reconnect with your essence, reconnect with yourself.
